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Alchemist

Published on September 12, 2017August 8, 2018 by one.random.wordLeave a comment

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Master Alchemist, transform
All within me to Thy will—
To my wayward spirit’s storm
Utter now Thy ‘Peace, be still.’

Continue reading “Alchemist” →

Categories Poetry•Tags alchemist, change, God's will, God's Word, inside out, obedience, peace, rebellion, repentance, surrender, tears, transformation, wayward

You Choose Me

Published on August 24, 2017January 25, 2018 by one.random.wordLeave a comment

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I am foolish, I am weak,
In my need Your strength I seek. Continue reading “You Choose Me” →

Categories Poetry•Tags choice, God, God's love, God's strength, salvation, true love, weakness

What Makes You

Published on August 2, 2017August 24, 2017 by one.random.wordLeave a comment

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What makes you see the globe a ball
To bounce, the sky not half as tall,
Each cloud a game, each smile a joy,
And every living thing a toy? Continue reading “What Makes You” →

Categories Poetry•Tags baby, baby love, motherlove, Mothers

Excelsior

Published on July 15, 2017July 27, 2017 by one.random.wordLeave a comment

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Excelsior—
Be this my banner high
Against a lowering sky–
A cause for which to die. Continue reading “Excelsior” →

Categories Poetry•Tags banner, ever higher, Excelsior, forward, God, journey, let us go on, life, Poetry, progress, the Christian life

My Mother’s Hands

Published on May 16, 2017June 16, 2017 by one.random.word5 Comments

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With grateful memories I recall
My mother’s hands that raised us all;
From infants born to children grown,
Such Godly care Continue reading “My Mother’s Hands” →

Categories Poetry•Tags hands, love, Mothers Day

The Oasis

Published on April 19, 2017April 29, 2017 by one.random.wordLeave a comment

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This dusty road I long have trod:
A pilgrim on a quest for God,
A stranger seasoned by hard days
Spent trading broad for narrow ways Continue reading “The Oasis” →

Categories Poetry•Tags bitterness, desert, faith, God, hope, life, oasis, palmspring, path, pilgrim, renewal, stranger, water

Grow Old with Me

Published on February 25, 2017April 19, 2017 by one.random.wordLeave a comment

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“Grow old along with me!
Sweetheart, be not alarmed when snows
Slow tiptoe ‘mongst our locks, Continue reading “Grow Old with Me” →

Categories Poetry•Tags aging, faithfulness, life, love, marriage, poem, sweetheart, valentine's day

No Matter What

Published on August 26, 2016November 27, 2016 by one.random.wordLeave a comment

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“No matter what trials fierce
Threaten your faith with fear,
Remember you’re safe within
The hollow of your Father’s hands; Continue reading “No Matter What” →

Categories Poetry•Tags continue, faith, fear, follow, God, no matter what, stand, truth

Not Thine

Published on August 5, 2016August 15, 2016 by one.random.wordLeave a comment

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“O World, hast thou given life to me?
Hath thy designing lifted me
From lowly dust, breathed into me
A soul alike to that Divine? Continue reading “Not Thine” →

Categories Poetry•Tags God, life, light, love, world

Psalm 108

Published on July 20, 2016July 27, 2016 by one.random.word2 Comments

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“O God, my heart is fixed at last—
This vow I offer Thee;
Ever I’ll sing and give Thee praise,
With all that lives in me. Continue reading “Psalm 108” →

Categories Poetry•Tags choice, glory, God, praise, Psalm 108, rain, sing, sunshine, vow

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Journal of Personal Devotions and Helpful Resournces.

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Student of Life. Advocate for serious joy in Christ.

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Mark 6:31- Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while.

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